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1. A method of storing a file in a folder, the method comprising: reading a document and generating image data; executing a facsimile transmission, with a facsimile apparatus, for transmitting the generated image data to a destination; storing, without a date and a time input by a user, a transmission log including a date and a time indicating when the facsimile apparatus executed the facsimile transmission; generating, based on the image data, a file with a file name set based on the time, indicating when the facsimile apparatus executed the facsimile transmission of the generated image data, included in the transmission log, which is stored without the date and the time input by the user; storing, in a case where a first folder with a first folder name set based on the date, indicating when the facimile apparatus executed the facsimile transmission of the generated image data, included in the transmission log, which is stored without the date and the time input by the user, already exists in a predetermined folder, the generated file into the first folder as another log; and generating, in a case where the first folder does not exist in the predetermined folder, the first folder in the predetermined folder as the another log, and storing the generated file into the generated first folder as the another log.
This invention relates to a method for storing files in a folder, specifically for managing facsimile transmissions. The method addresses the challenge of organizing transmitted documents efficiently without requiring manual user input for dates, times, or folder names. When a document is read and converted into image data, a facsimile transmission is executed to a destination. The system automatically records a transmission log, including the date and time of the transmission, without user input. A file is then generated from the image data, with its filename derived from the transmission time recorded in the log. The file is stored in a folder whose name is based on the transmission date. If a folder with that date already exists in a predetermined storage location, the file is added to it. If not, a new folder is created with the appropriate date-based name, and the file is stored there. This automated process ensures consistent and organized file storage without manual intervention.
2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising: displaying a selection screen for allowing the user to select information to be used for the first folder name from among a plurality of types of information, including the date, regarding the facsimile transmission, wherein the information to be used for the first folder name is set from among the plurality of types of information according to selection by the user via the selection screen.
3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of types of information include sender information.
4. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising: obtaining, in a case where a type of information is selected from among the plurality of types of information, another plurality of types of information, including a first type of information and a second type of information, associated with the selected type of information; storing, in a case where the first type of information is obtained, the generated file into a second folder with a second folder name set based on the first type of information; storing, in a case where the second type of information is obtained without obtaining the first type of information, the generated file into a third folder with a third folder name set based on the second type of information.
5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of types of information include recipient information.
This invention relates to a method for processing and managing information in a communication system, particularly focusing on handling multiple types of information, including recipient information. The method addresses the challenge of efficiently organizing and utilizing diverse data in communication networks, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of information to intended recipients. The method involves collecting and categorizing various types of information, such as message content, sender details, and recipient information. Recipient information includes data such as contact details, preferences, and access permissions, which are crucial for determining how and where the information is delivered. The method ensures that recipient information is accurately processed and integrated into the communication workflow, enabling personalized and secure information delivery. By incorporating recipient information, the method enhances the reliability and efficiency of communication systems. It allows for targeted messaging, ensuring that information reaches the correct recipients while respecting privacy and access controls. The method also supports dynamic updates to recipient information, allowing for real-time adjustments to communication protocols based on changing recipient details or preferences. Overall, this invention improves the functionality of communication systems by providing a structured approach to handling diverse information types, with a particular emphasis on recipient data. This ensures that communication processes are streamlined, secure, and tailored to the needs of both senders and recipients.
6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of types of information include a time.
A system and method for processing and analyzing data from multiple sources involves collecting and organizing different types of information, including temporal data such as timestamps or time-based records. The method integrates these diverse data types to enhance data analysis, decision-making, or system operations. The temporal information is used to correlate, sequence, or synchronize events, enabling time-based tracking, trend analysis, or real-time monitoring. The system may apply this time-based data to improve accuracy, efficiency, or responsiveness in applications such as event logging, system diagnostics, or predictive modeling. By incorporating time as a key data type, the method ensures that temporal relationships between events are preserved and utilized, allowing for more comprehensive and context-aware data processing. This approach is particularly useful in fields requiring precise timing, such as financial transactions, industrial automation, or network security, where time-stamped data is critical for analysis and decision-making. The method may also include filtering, aggregating, or visualizing the time-based data to extract meaningful insights or trigger automated actions based on predefined time thresholds or patterns.
7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the file name is set based on at least one type of information including a recipient of the image data, the time when the facsimile apparatus transmits the image data to the destination, and a transmission result of the image data.
8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the destination to which the image data is transmitted by the facsimile transmission does not include an information processing apparatus.
9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the information processing apparatus, which is connectable to the facsimile apparatus via a network, is designable as a storing destination of the generated file.
10. A system comprising: an information processing apparatus; and a facsimile apparatus including at least one first processor that executes a first set of instructions to cause the facsimile apparatus to: read a document and generate image data; execute a facsimile transmission with the facsimile apparatus, and transmit the generated image data to a destination; store, without a date and a time input by a user, a transmission log of the facsimile apparatus including a date and a time indicating when the facsimile apparatus executed the facsimile transmission; and generate a file, based on the image data, with a file name set based on the time, indicating when the facimile apparatus executed the facsimile transmission of the generated image data, included in the transmission log, which is stored without the date and the time input by the user, and wherein the information processing apparatus includes at least one second processor that executes a second set of instructions to cause information processing apparatus to: store, in a case where a first folder with a first folder name set based on the date, indicating when the facsimile apparatus executed the facsimile transmission of the generated image data, included in the transmission log, which is stored without the date and the time input by the user, already exists in a predetermined folder, the generated file into the first folder as another log; and generate, in a case where the first folder does not exist in the predetermined folder, the first folder in the predetermined folder as the another log, and store the generated file into the generated first folder as the another log.
11. The apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein the destination to which the image data is transmitted by the facsimile transmission does not include the information processing apparatus.
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February 2, 2021
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